Suggest Remedy For Pain In The Fingers After Trigger Finger Surgery

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

Question: Six months ago I had trigger finger surgery on right middle finger. For last 3 weeks I have been having intense pain, mainly at night, in the half end of my right middle finger.(two joints) Went to Dr. gave me a shot in the middle of finger which help me for 3 days only. Pain is back. When I put finger in ice before bed, I sleep better.??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to arthritic changes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the right middle finger that you have can be due to arthritic changes in the joints due to the trigger finger.
Mild inflammation may also be there. Ice causes numbness and decreases inflammation in the area thus brings the relief. You can take a mild pain killer and do an alternate hot and cold compress for a better relief. Local steroid injections can help for short term. Oral steroids may be needed in case the pain is severe and persistent. Local analgesic ointment can also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj